National Disability Insurance Scheme in Queensland Queensland is transitioning to the National Disability Insurance Scheme NDIS between July 2016 and June 2019. Find out more about what it means for Queenslanders and what the Queensland Government is doing to get Queensland ready for the scheme.

Our role The Queensland Government is working closely with the Commonwealth Government, local communities and the disability sector to ensure a smooth and carefully managed transition to the NDIS.

Memorandums of understanding and agreements The Queensland Government works closely with the National Disability Insurance Agency NDIA and the Commonwealth Government on Queenslands transition to the NDIS. Some aspects of the transition are formalised through Memorandums of Understanding and agreements.

Social services Social Services reforms span across the broader service system and include work to progress outcomes-oriented investment approaches, promote innovation in the design, delivery and financing of services, and co-development of a future-focused strategy for Queenslands community services industry.

Consolidated and streamlined quality standards for human services in Queensland.

Departmental sponsorship Generally requests need to be received six months ahead of the activity or event in order to ensure that appropriate consideration is given to the request, that funding commitments are taken into account and reporting requirements are able to be met.

Information about a career with the Department of Communities including career options, salary, leave entitlements, study assistance, superannuation and other flexible and rewarding employment conditions.

Our Ministers Read the profiles for Coralee ORourke, Minister for Disability Services, Minister for Seniors and Minister Assisting the Premier on North Queensland and Shannon Fentiman, Minister for Communities, Women and Youth, Minister for Child Safety and Minister for Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence and Grace Grace, Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations, Minister for Racing and Minister for Multicultural Affairs.

Right to Information The Right to Information is the Queensland Governments approach to giving the community greater access to information.

Publication scheme Our publication scheme describes and categorises information routinely available from the department. It has been developed to give the community greater access to information held by government...

Disclosure log Section 78 of the RTI Act requires the department to include certain information to a Disclosure Log as soon as practicable after a valid access application is made, in particular, the details of the information being sought as stated in the application and the date the application was made.

Annual Report The annual report is an account of the operational and financial performance of the department. It provides an analysis of the departments performance against the objectives in the Strategic Plan and enables the community, Ministers and Parliament to assess the efficiency, effectiveness and economy of the department.

Special Taskforce Learn more about the Special Taskforce on Domestic and Family Violence in Queensland, its members, and its work with the community to inform the review of Queenslands domestic and family violence support system.

Our progress We are progressing a range of initiatives, including establishing integrated service responses, to ensure victims and their families are safe and supported and to ensure perpetrators are held to account and supported to stop using violence.

Strengthening justice system responses Learn more about our actions and initiatives to strengthen legislative, police and justice responses to ensure the system deals effectively with domestic and family violence.

Events Queensland Multicultural Month, a Queensland Government initiative, is held in August each year. With events and activities statewide, its the states largest celebration of our multiculturalism.

Information for professionals and workers This page contains information for aged care workers, support workers, medical professionals, solicitors, accountants and local business people about how to recognise elder abuse.

Get help Helping yourself or someone else who is experiencing elder abuse is easier than you may think. A range of support and services are available to ensure older Queenslanders are safe from elder abuse.

The Queensland Women's Strategy outlines the Queensland Government vision for women and girls with emphasis on gender equality. The Queensland Women’s Strategy Community Implementation Plan includes initiatives from community organisations, private sector and industry groups, as well as government, that align with the Strategy and progress gender equality in Queensland.

Community implementation plan This whole-of-community plan presents initiatives to be delivered by government, industry and the community sector, and makes a start towards achieving our vision for women and girls in Queensland.

Add your initiative We invite all community organisations and businesses to contribute to the Community Implementation Plan the Plan of the Queensland Womens Strategy the Strategy. Achieving gender equality will require all Queenslanders to work together.

Becoming board-ready Whether you are aiming to sit on a public, private or not-for-profit board, there are some fundamental criteria that guide all board appointments. This section provides information and resources for women aspiring to become board members.